Sometimes, Koko seems to get all the attention, but let"s not forget that for Koko, it"s Ndume that gets all the attention - at least when we"re unselfish enough to leave the couple alone.
For example, yesterday, Koko and Ndume had a marvelous time together in their large outdoor yard - sunny day, Koko in estrus, Read more

While it"s not evident from the photo, Koko and Ndume have been getting closer these days - especially since the staff have been giving them more time alone together. But when the camera is up close, they retreat to their favorite corners and nonchalantly enjoy their food or drink.
(If anyone has any ideas or Read more

You"re right. Gorillas, especially females like Koko, are not as tall as most humans. So Koko is not merely standing up to touch the ceiling (with Penny standing behind her) - Koko and Penny are having a "jumping" contest, and Koko appears to be winning. Read more

Koko has been bugging Penny for a yellow raincoat just like the one Penny has (shown above with "WaterBaby"). Fortunately, Penny just found one almost like it at a local rummage sale, and is now able to give Koko the one she"s been coveting for so long.
Koko, wait til you see your birthday presents (coming July Read more

Male gorillas like Ndume (Koko's companion) begin to develop a silver coat of hair on their backs as they become young teenagers (and fully grown). It thus becomes easy to pick them out as the "leader" of their family (typically multiple females and their offspring).
Ndume is currently 23, and has many leadership Read more

Penny hands Koko a glass of apple juice, which is by far her favorite drink. Sorry we can"t mention brand names, but she is very particular and prefers only unfiltered whole apple juice with no preservatives Read more

Koko loves to borrow Penny"s pen and jot things down in her notebook. While Koko can write a few words (including signing her own name), she doesn"t actually journal (or blog). Nevertheless, when she does write something down, we usually find it noteworthy. (Unlike many humans, Koko doesn"t find that everything she Read more